分
N3ぶん
[bun]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix
part; portion; share
2.noun, used as a suffix
amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); enough (for)
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
one's means; one's place; one's lot; one's social position
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
one's duty; one's part
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
condition; state (of affairs); extent; rate (as in "at this rate")
6.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adverb (fukushi)
in proportion to; just as much as; to the same degree
7.noun, used as a suffix
content (e.g. alcohol); percentage
8.noun, used as a suffix
equivalent to (e.g. an old brother)
Other Readings
「分」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
このケーキの一分をあげるよ。
I'll give you a portion of this cake.
二日分の食料を買い込んだ。
I stocked up on two days' worth of food.
自分の分は自分で払ってくれる？
Will you pay for your own portion?